Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!
For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.
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Luke Nelson
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Hamstring tendinopathy podcast
Afflicting runners, walkers, gym-goers & even non-exercisers, this condition can get so bad that exercising & even sitting can be painful.
Luke Nelson
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Single leg bridge to fatigue: how's your hamstring strength?
The single-leg bridge endurance test is a great test to assess posterior chain strength endurance & for return to play post hamstring strain
Luke Nelson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20211 min read
4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?
There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
Luke Nelson
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Shoe lacing for runners
Wide foot? Top of foot pain? Big toe pain? In this blog, we cover our top 5 lacing techniques for runners.
Luke Nelson
Jun 28, 20213 min read
What running shoe is best for you?
"What running shoe do I need?" is a common question asked of us. In this blog, we cover the key things to help you find the perfect shoe!
Luke Nelson
Jun 14, 20211 min read
Shin pain podcast
Shin pain is common in runners, and is often given the name “shin splints”. In this podcast, Luke discusses how to manage this condition.
Luke Nelson
Jun 10, 20213 min read
4 tips for running with shin pain
Shin pain is common in runners, in this blog we cover our top 4 tips to keep you running!
Luke Nelson
Jun 7, 20211 min read
“Shin splints” what could it be?
Shin splints is the label often given for shin pain, but there are a number of things that can cause pain in the shin.
Luke Nelson
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Sometimes you need to stop running
So sometimes you may actually need to stop running. But when?
Luke Nelson
Apr 11, 20211 min read
ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Nov 27, 20204 min read
4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke Nelson
Nov 4, 20201 min read
Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury
Left, right, left, right. Running is so repetitive, so it makes sense that you should add some variety!
Luke Nelson
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Runners, introducing the glutes
Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!
Luke Nelson
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Running training patterns & injury development
In this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.
Luke Nelson
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect
What if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20203 min read
How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?
"How long is this going to take?" is the BIG question a lot of those suffering from Achilles tendinopathy want to know the answer to.
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20201 min read
"Just stop running"
Unfortunately we see many an injured runner present to us having being told to "just stop running" by their health professional 🤕
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